Infirmity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈfɜːmɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Infirmity is a noun meaning Feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.
Meaning
Feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.
More Meanings
- A moral weakness or defect.
Example Sentences
mental infirmity
physical infirmity
suffer from an infirmity
Despite her infirmity, she remained mentally sharp.
Word Forms
- infirmities
Synonyms for infirmity
Depending on context, synonyms include caducity, debility, frailty, feebleness, frailness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debility, frailness, frailty, feebleness, impairment, infirm.
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